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How did you get into triathlon?I was training for the New York Marathon and during taper had all the usual twitches of wanting to do more than I should. My husband suggested I do a triathlon with him that weekend but I didn’t own a bike and hadn’t been in a pool since high school to do anything more than float around. By Thursday I had a road bike, on Friday I had fallen off that road bike and busted my knee, ankle and palms and on Sunday I jumpe …

Distance athletes are typically renowned for having ‘ugly’ feet – the long miles and extensive time spent in shoes can have all sorts of strange and pain-evoking consequences. As a podiatrist, I’ve seen them all! Blisters and blood blisters, corns and callousing, tinea, fungal infections, plantar warts and black toenails can all cause considerable pain and discomfort. Luckily there are many remedies. Wearing technical socks can make a huge differ …

Race day is your chance to prove yourself, and take advantage of the hard work you’ve put into your training. Both physical and mental preparation is essential to perform at your best.Training Taper Depending the race distance, your training volume should ease off during the week/s leading up to your race to ensure you’re feeling fresh and not fatigued. During this training taper, the intensity of your sessions should be maintained, but total vol …

So you have decided to do your first triathlon. Whilst you may think it is all about swim, bike and run. There is another aspect of triathlon that can save you a lot of time and you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on wheels or spend more time training. Essentially free speed. All you need to do is a little bit of planning. If you really want to ace your next transition, make sure you set aside some time each week to practice.Setting up y …